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Corn prices

Corn by market, product and package.

1 product in 1 market, 31 Oct 2023 to 31 Aug 2026.

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MarketStore price: U.S. city average
Packagelb. (453.6 gm)
ProductCorn (last quoted 31 Aug 2026)

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Latest
$1.27
31 Aug 2026, per lb. (453.6 gm)
4-week change
Down 0.8%
From $1.28
Year change
Down 9.0%
From $1.40
12-month range
$1.16 to $1.42
Lowest and highest quote

Price history

U.S. city average store price, per lb. (453.6 gm). Not in the newest report.

Up to and including 31 Aug 2026

Market news

USDA market tone changes and Markon crop updates.

  • Markon reports that heavy rainfall across Florida has caused varying levels of crop loss and flooding, with Okeechobee expecting the most significant impact while other regions anticipate minimal effects.

    • Okeechobee: Heavy crop loss is expected Heavy crop loss
    • Belle Glade: Some bean, corn, and radish crop loss is expected impact should be minimal
    • LaBelle and Immokalee: No major impact is expected No major impact